Changing lenses now a snap with Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX3

13 August 2008

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Hong Kong - The launch of the new Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX Camcorder with its interchangeable lens system enables users to make lens choices depending on the nature of their project.
The PMW-EX3 follows on from the successful launch of the PMW-EX1 and offers all the features of the PMW-EX1 in a new semi-shoulder design. In addition, it features gen-lock and timecode in/out for multi-camera acquisition.

When bundled with the PMW-EX30 recording deck and PHU-60K professional hard-disk unit, it offers a low-cost HD solution. Sony has also unveiled a prototype 32 GB version of the SxS PRO solid-state memory card.
The PMW-EX30 model is Sony’s first solid-state memory recorder/player. The 1080i/720P switchable unit has an HDMI digital connection for use with an external monitor. It has HD-SDI in/out, making it ideal for recording live HD content, as well as dubbing to other formats. The deck can also be used as an SxS PRO card reader/writer, and for feeding content to existing HD and/or SD non-linear editing systems.
The PHU-60K hard-disk unit is a 1.8-inch, 60 GB external storage unit with an USB 2.0 interface. Users can achieve approximate recording times of 200 minutes in 35 Mbps HQ (high-quality) mode and 260 minutes in 25 Mbps SP (standard play) mode.

“These products significantly upgrade solid-state production, while continuing the series’ heritage of ExpressCard technology – the new standard of PC card interface,” said Bob Ott, vice president of professional and optical products for Sony Electronics.
“Now, users have access to an enhanced workflow and greater functionality, plus all the benefits of the original XDCAM EX camcorder, including superb full HD 1920 by 1080 image quality without spatial offsetting.”